How to Use Aztec: Your Native HTML Editor for iOS

Jul 17, 2024 | Programming

Welcome to the fascinating world of Aztec, a native HTML editor tailored for iOS applications! This article will guide you through using Aztec, integrating it into your projects, and troubleshooting common issues you might encounter along the way. Get ready to unleash the editing power of HTML right within your iOS app!

What is Aztec?

Aztec is a robust Swift library that enhances a UITextView subclass with HTML visual-editing capabilities. It’s perfect for developers looking to create apps that interact with raw HTML or WordPress content through its additional plugin.

Requirements

  • iOS 11 and above
  • Xcode 12 and above

Getting Started with Aztec

Running the Example App

To see Aztec in action, follow these steps to run the Example application:

  1. Open the file Aztec.xcworkspace from the root directory of Aztec.
  2. Ensure that the AztecExample target is selected.
  3. Press CMD + R to run the example app on your device or simulator.

Integrating Aztec with Carthage

You can add Aztec to your project via Carthage. Here’s how:

  1. Add the following line to your Cartfile:
  2. github "wordpress-mobile/AztecEditor-iOS" "1.0"  # or your preferred version
    github "wordpress-mobile/WordPressEditor-iOS" "1.0"
  3. Follow these instructions to add Aztec.framework or WordPressEditor.framework to your app.

Setting Up Your Project

  1. Open your project and navigate to **Build Settings** for your target.
  2. Add $(SDKROOT)/usr/include/libxml2 to your **Header Search Paths**.
  3. Go to **Build Phases** and link Aztec.framework with your project.
  4. Import Aztec in your project’s source code:
  5. import Aztec

Integrating Aztec with CocoaPods

If you prefer using CocoaPods, here’s how to do it:

  1. Add the following lines to your Podfile:
  2. pod "WordPress-Aztec-iOS", "1.0"  # or your preferred version
    pod "WordPress-Editor-iOS", "1.0"

Using Aztec in Your App

Once you’ve installed Aztec, you can begin using it by importing the module and initializing the Aztec.TextView:

import Aztec

let textView = Aztec.TextView(
    defaultFont: UIFont,
    defaultParagraphStyle: ParagraphStyle = ParagraphStyle.default,
    defaultMissingImage: UIImage
)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any roadblocks during your journey with Aztec, here are some troubleshooting tips:

  • Issue: Aztec not displaying correctly.
    Solution: Double-check your build settings and ensure you have linked the framework properly.
  • Issue: Errors while importing the module.
    Solution: Make sure you have added the correct import statement and that your Podfile or Cartfile is set up correctly.
  • Issue: Example app won’t run.
    Solution: Ensure that you are selecting the AztecExample target and that your Xcode version meets the requirements.

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Conclusion

Aztec is a powerful tool for anyone looking to enhance their iOS applications with HTML editing capabilities. With its straightforward integration and rich set of features, you’re well-equipped to build innovative and dynamic applications. Happy coding!

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